Best movies of 1980s

Ghostbusters II(1989)

Combined Rating:
51
Combined Critics Rating: 28

The discovery of a massive river of ectoplasm and a resurgence of spectral activity allows the staff of Ghostbusters to revive the business.



Back to the Future Part III(1990)

Combined Rating:
51
Combined Critics Rating: 28

Enjoying a peaceable existence in 1885, Doctor Emmet Brown is about to be killed by Buford "Mad Dog" Tannen. Marty McFly travels back in time to save his friend.



Brubaker(1980)

Combined Rating:
50
Combined Critics Rating: 42

The new warden of a small prison farm in Arkansas tries to clean it up of corruption after initially posing as an inmate.



The Long Riders(1980)

Combined Rating:
50
Combined Critics Rating: 49

The origins, exploits and the ultimate fate of the Jesse James gang is told in a sympathetic portrayal of the bank robbers made up of brothers who begin their legendary bank raids because of revenge.



Bronco Billy(1980)

Combined Rating:
50
Combined Critics Rating: 46

An idealistic, modern-day cowboy struggles to keep his Wild West show afloat in the face of hard luck and waning interest.



The Cannonball Run(1981)

Combined Rating:
50
Combined Critics Rating: 34

A wide variety of eccentric competitors participate in a wild and illegal cross-country road race. However, the eccentric entrants will do anything to win the road race, including low-down, dirty tricks.



Thief(1981)

Combined Rating:
50
Combined Critics Rating: 39

Coming closer to his dream of leading a normal life, a professional safecracker agrees to do a job for the Mafia, who have other plans for him.



Once Upon a Time in America(1984)

Combined Rating:
50
Combined Critics Rating: 26

A former Prohibition-era Jewish gangster returns to the Lower East Side of Manhattan over thirty years later, where he once again must confront the ghosts and regrets of his old life.



Teen Wolf(1985)

Combined Rating:
50
Combined Critics Rating: 32

An ordinary high school student discovers that his family has an unusual pedigree when he finds himself turning into a werewolf.



Day of the Dead(1985)

Combined Rating:
50
Combined Critics Rating: 30

A small group of military officers and scientists dwell in an underground bunker as the world above is overrun by zombies.



Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment(1985)

Combined Rating:
50
Combined Critics Rating: 32

When a new gang moves into town it's up to the screwball police team to stop them.



Jumpin' Jack Flash(1986)

Combined Rating:
50
Combined Critics Rating: 41

Terry works for a bank, and uses computers to communicate with clients all over the world. One day she gets a coded message from an unknown source. After decoding the message, Terry becomes...



Harry and the Hendersons(1987)

Combined Rating:
50
Combined Critics Rating: 36

The Henderson family adopt a friendly Sasquatch but have a hard time trying to keep the legend of 'Bigfoot' a secret.



Cocktail(1988)

Combined Rating:
50
Combined Critics Rating: 30

A talented New York City bartender takes a job at a bar in Jamaica and falls in love.



Red Heat(1988)

Combined Rating:
50
Combined Critics Rating: 31

A tough Russian policeman is forced to partner up with a cocky Chicago police detective when he is sent to Chicago to apprehend a Georgian drug lord who killed his partner and fled the country.



Weekend at Bernie's(1989)

Combined Rating:
50
Combined Critics Rating: 32

Two losers try to pretend that their murdered employer is really alive, leading the hitman to attempt to track him down to finish him off.



Gremlins 2: The New Batch(1990)

Combined Rating:
50
Combined Critics Rating: 29

The Gremlins are back, and this time, they've taken total control over the building of a media mogul.



Taps(1981)

Combined Rating:
49
Combined Critics Rating: 40

Military cadets take extreme measures to insure the future of their academy when its existence is threatened by local condo developers.



Arthur(1981)

Combined Rating:
49
Combined Critics Rating: 35

Arthur he does as he pleases. All of his life, his master's toys. Deep in his heart, he's just, he's just a boy.



Gallipoli(1981)

Combined Rating:
49
Combined Critics Rating: 33

Two Australian sprinters face the brutal realities of war when they are sent to fight in the Gallipoli campaign in Turkey during World War I.




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